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The Role of Anxiety in a Mammography Screening Program

Received October 20, 2006; revised February 27, 2007; accepted March 16, 2007. From the Dept. of Psychiatry, Atlantic Health, Morristown, NJ. Send correspondence and reprint requests to Jane Brown Sofair, M.D., Dept. of Psychiatry, Atlantic Health, Suite 200, 35 Airport Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960. e-mail: JBSofair{at}aol.com
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Fifty-eight women, at least 35 years old, without breast cancer, were approached to examine the role of anxiety in mammography compliance. Forty-seven women for pre- and 43 for pre- and post-mammography completed the analysis. Mean age was 50; 64% were Hispanic, and 83% had no health insurance. Anxiety scores decreased after mammography. Residual anxiety was associated with having more than four films taken or with "non-negative" results. Eighty-five percent intended to return as recommended. Even though 26% of the group reported post-mammography anxiety, most planned to return. Future studies should explore staff influence on compliance across cultures.

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